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Venezuelan Political Crisis January 30

Venezuela's acting president overhauls oil industry amid pressure from Trump administration

Venezuela's acting president signs law ending state oil monopoly, reversing decades of socialist policy to allow private companies control of the industry.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 29

Trump administration eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry after Maduro’s capture

The Trump administration announced it is easing up on sanctions and allowing limited Venezuelan oil transactions following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro.

White House January 29

Trump moves to reopen Venezuelan airspace as US seeks reset with acting government

President Donald Trump announces Venezuela airspace will reopen for commercial flights after FAA emergency closure amid the Nicolás Maduro raid earlier in January.

Marco Rubio January 28

Rubio warns NATO allies US is 'not simply focused on Europe,' doesn't have unlimited resources

Marco Rubio tells NATO allies the U.S. "may be the richest country in the world, but we don't have unlimited resources," discussing defense needs.

White House January 27

Trump hails Rubio as diplomatic mentor as secretary of state's power grows

President Donald Trump credited Secretary of State Marco Rubio with teaching him diplomacy while he shared an anecdote about his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 26

Venezuelan opposition leader says democratic transition would be 'fall of the Berlin Wall' for Americas

Opposition leader María Corina Machado said she intends to return to Venezuela soon to help drive a democratic transition.

Politics January 21

State Dept official confirms 'limited' diplomatic team in Caracas to possibly restore US-Venezuela relations

U.S. diplomatic personnel have been deployed to Caracas as the Trump administration moves to resume relations with Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's capture.

Elizabeth Warren January 19

Warren launches probe into major banks over Trump Venezuela oil sales

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Democratic senators investigate major U.S. banks' role in Trump administration's Venezuelan oil sales after announced plans to sell 50 million barrels.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 19

Post Trump meeting, Venezuelan opposition leader says country will hold 'free and fair' elections 'eventually'

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says "free and fair" elections will come “eventually" after meeting with President Donald Trump, but offers no timeline as the transition unfolds.

White House January 19

Iran strikes could signal limits of Beijing, Moscow’s power as US flexes strength

President Donald Trump is weighing potential strikes against Iran that, if conducted, experts say could expose weaknesses of Russia and China as global military powers unable to protect their allies.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 18

Wife of former American detainee released after more than a year in Venezuelan prison

The wife of an American citizen freed from Venezuelan prison after year-long detention on alleged espionage charges, reunites with husband in emotional call.